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Apply to be a student election judge

High school students who are at least 16 years of age are invited to apply to be a student election judge. Applications for student election judges only will be accepted through Sept. 20.

If you're interested in serving as a Minnetonka election judge for future elections, please watch for our next hiring cycle in spring 2028.

Election judges ensure the voting process goes smoothly and honestly. Serving as an election judge is a great way to meet your neighbors and protect one of our most cherished freedoms - the right to vote.

What do election judges do?

Become an election judge

The City of Minnetonka hires new election judges and student election judges prior to even-year elections. The online application link can be found on this page (above).

To be an election judge you must:

Be eligible to vote
Be able to read, write and speak English
Attend a required training session
Declare your party affiliation (state law requires this to make sure that no more than half of the election judges at a polling place are from any one party)

The following are not eligible:

A spouse, parent, child or sibling of another election judge at the same polling place
A candidate in the election
A person domiciled with a candidate on the ballot

Email the elections team or call 952-939-8205 to learn more or ask questions.

Student election judges

Student election judge requirements

16 years of age or older on Election Day
Currently enrolled in a high school or home-school in Minnesota
Resident of Hennepin County or an adjacent county
Able to read, write and speak English
Good academic standing
Parent and school permission
U.S. citizen
Cannot be related to another judge in the same precinct
Able to complete the required trainings
Reliable, accurate and positive when dealing with the public
Serve without a political party designation

Email the elections team or call 952-939-8205 to learn more or ask questions.

How much time does it take?

Will I be paid? Can I take time off work?

Minnetonka election judges are paid for Election Day and training.

Election Day pay rates:
- Election Judges - $15/hour
- Student Election Judges - $15/hour
You will be paid at a flat rate of $20 or $40 for each required training that you complete.
State law allows for time off from work without loss of wages to serve as an election judge with 20 days prior written notice to your employer.

Call 952-939-8205 or email elections@minnetonkamn.gov to ask questions or learn more.